Spider extermination and control in Northeast Ohio
Spiders are a common household and workplace pest in Ohio. The thought of spiders alone terrifies some people. A phobia of spiders is called Arachnophobia. This is where someone has such an intense fear of spiders that it interferes with their mental health and causes symptoms of extreme anxiety and panic. The Cleveland Clinic says that between 3% to 15% of the population has Arachnophobia. Even though most spiders can bite and have some venom, not all spiders are considered dangerous in Northeast Ohio.
According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, there are over 620 species of spiders in Ohio. Only two groups of Ohio spiders are considered dangerous to humans: the black widows, and the recluse spiders. Brown Recluse spiders can cause a skin ulcer that may require surgery if the wound doesn’t heal properly. Black Widow spiders are the most dangerous because they can seriously affect children and the elderly or those with weakened immune symptoms; like trouble breathing, heart issues, muscle cramping, and much more. The Cleveland Clinic recommends that you seek immediate medical attention if you believe you were bit by a Black Widow or Brown Recluse spider. Indoors, spiders can hide anywhere and go unnoticed but are mostly found in basements, garages, crawl spaces, and other undisturbed areas in the home or workplace.
If you’re in Northeast Ohio and are seeing spiders in your home or business, it is time to call a professional like SMART Exterminators. If you see Black Widow or Brown Recluse spiders, please call us right away to confirm the identification and apply the proper treatments. Our SMART approach to pest control ensures a safe, measurable, adaptable, reliable, and timely service.
Types of spiders in Northeast Ohio:
- Brown Recluse Spider
- Black Widow Spider
- Northern Widow Spider
- Grass Spider
- Parson Spider
- Bold Jumper Spider
- Yellow Sac Spider
- House Funnel Weaver
- Arabesque Orbweaver
- Bolas Spider
- Cross Spider
- American House Spider
- Cellar Spider
- Woodlouse Spider
Why are spiders dangerous:
- Can cause allergic reactions
- Skin ulcers (wounds)
- MRSA
- Health complications for children and elderly
How do spiders get into the home:
- Spiders enter from outside through entry points
- Doors, windows, gaps, cracks, vents, plumbing
- Virtually any small opening around the home or business
- Spiders like to hide in dark and undisturbed areas where they lay eggs
Signs of a spider infestation:
- Visibly seeing or finding spiders
- Finding dead spiders
- Direct or suspected spider bites
- Finding and seeing spider webs
- Finding evidence of spider eggs
Use our SMART Exterminators approach to spider extermination and control:
When it comes to spiders, prevention is key. It is important to seal off all cracks and crevices, keep the home clean, free of debris, and remove hiding places. Remove all clutter and make cleaning a priority after you’ve sealed off all entry points. If you have signs of an infestation, please call a professional immediately. SMART Exterminators can help eliminate entry points and set traps to identify the type of spiders and where they are coming in from. After that, we’ll recommend a regular treatment plan to control the infestation.
